: lit from behind
a backlit photograph/scene
a backlit display
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The beamy, open-plan interior accommodates 10 guests in five ensuite cabins, including an owner’s suite with his-and-hers bathrooms and a backlit Majelite headboard.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
The keyboard and trackpad are great as usual: backlit keys, over 1mm of travel, large trackpad that can be tapped or clicked anywhere, with tremendous haptic feedback.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Made of silicone or resin, depending on the doll, Jenny’s head is thin enough to give off a pink glow when backlit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Like the latest iPhone 16 version, the Clicks for Android case comes equipped with contoured, tactile keys that are backlit, brushed metal side keys, and a microfiber interior.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
The keyboard and trackpad are great as usual: backlit keys, over 1mm of travel, large trackpad that can be tapped or clicked anywhere, with tremendous haptic feedback.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Made of silicone or resin, depending on the doll, Jenny’s head is thin enough to give off a pink glow when backlit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Like the latest iPhone 16 version, the Clicks for Android case comes equipped with contoured, tactile keys that are backlit, brushed metal side keys, and a microfiber interior.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Backlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlit. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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